Our second graders ended their most recent unit of inquiry by hosting a Goods & Servcies Bazaar. Each student created a display board advertising a good or service of their choice. The students then invited other classes to …
Our fifth grade students, parents, mentors and staff came together for an evening activity to kick-off our IB PYP Exhibition. The students were in their inquiry groups and got to meet their mentors for the coming weeks. The …
Our third grade classes have spent their last several weeks inquiring about water. Their inquiries have been connected to their most recent unit of inquiry which is tied to the transdisciplinary theme Sharing the Planet. Students have learned …
Four students from Walnut Street School have their art work on display at the Des Moines Public Schools’ Annual Art Exhibition! The students are Catie Bower, kindergarten, Gracie Le, 1st grade, Maria Hernandez, 3rd grade, and Maya Villanueva, …
We are excited to welcome Ms. Beckstrom to Walnut Street School as the long-term substitute in our Learning Lab. Ms. Beckstrom is not new to our school. She just recently served as long-term substitute in 2nd grade while …
For the past few weeks, students have had the opportunity to go bowling right here at school. During Personal, Physical, Social Education (PSPE), students have used district equipment to learn bowling skills. The students have had a wonderful …
Consider ordering a new Walnut Street School shirt. Our new design celebrates our International Baccalaureate (IB) World School status. Order forms are available at the school office. T-shirts, long sleeve shirts and sweatshirts are available to order.
Please join us for our February session of All Pro Dad. This event is a before-school breakfast club for parents and children. The session covers topics of fatherhood and family. The session will occur Wednesday, February 27 from …
Check out the watercolor paintings and accompanying writing created by our 1st graders. These are posted in the hallway on second floor behind the office. We have great artists at Walnut Street School!
Our 5th graders completed a unit of inquiry which led them to research many health topics and issues. The students collaborated with staff at Wellmark throughout the unit. As a culmintating event, the 5th graders held a Health …
